What is the difference between retail and non-retail versions of the Defender, other than price, of course?
4622
If you are talking local retail store verses one ordered through Amazon from other companies, I see no difference. The Otter I ordered through Amazon has Otter stamped right on it and is great and continues to exceed my expectations.
110002
I believe the difference is only in packaging. Retail, boxed and wrapped in plastic with instructions vs. Minimal, aimed toward someone buying in bulk.
144216
Okay, having owned both the retail and the business versions, here's the difference: labeling and durability. Seriously, that's it. The retail version has a bunch of labels on the sides and bottom of keys (e.g "cut" is on the side of the X key), while the business version doesn't have it. The other difference is a slight durability difference; the business version has a slightly stronger build on its functional (control, alt, windows, etc.) keys because business people tend to do more macros. That's it. That being said, I'm on my third 4000 keyboard in six years, and the only reason why is because I wore out one and my wife accidentally spilled something on the second. These keyboards run great and anyone who says they're trash, I believe, is mistaken.
789694
They both are great with amount of protection that they provide. The only difference is that the Defender Series comes with a built in screen protector.
467035
The Defender is bulkier, it offers a little more protection than the commuter series . The commuter is perfect for my daily needs.
1350861
Defender has a cover that goes over the face of the screen and a phone case with clip. Commuter is thinner and usually no clip and no screen cover
560839
I'm not familiar enough with the otterbox models to make a comparison. It is definitely less bulky than the defender. For the price, I think the Ballistic Aspira is as much case as anyone needs unless they are going to drop it in water. Hope this helps.
668039
I can't answer that question, I never tried the defender. I just know that my Verizon salesperson recommended the Otter Box and I'm very happy with mine.
520926
I have never seen the retail version. But its worth the money for sure. I dropped it a ton of times and it just bounces. no damage done to my phone.
1258917
I'm thrown off by the numbers posted. But, I would definitely go with the defender series. It has a built in screen. In my opinion it's the best choice. (The commuter doesn't have a protective screen)
789696
The Defender has a built-in clear cover over the screen so there is no need for a screen protector and most of them come with a belt clip that the phone sits in. The Commuter is just a hard case that covers the back and the edges of the front of the phone. If your looking for something compact, go with the Commuter. If it doesn't matter to you how big your phone feels then, go with the Defender.
1830999
The defender is a new version of this one. The defender, as always seems to be the case with electronics, has new features that this one does not have. The batteries for this one are not rechargeable. Does not matter to me. I'm not buying the defender just because it's newer and more expensive than this one. This works fine and also came with a sample of uranium ore for calibration so I know for sure the one I got works. It seems another reviewer or two have complained theirs did not come with an ore sample. Maybe the newer ones don't come with ore samples anymore?
789695
Not sure. All I know is I have heard that the defender series protects better. we have the commuter and it has protected our phones for over a year. Our phones have been dropped, thrown (by kids) and whatever else you can think of. The cases even still look great. All I can say is I highly recommend this case or the defender. Otterbox is a great product and well worth the money you pay. Hope that helps.
275224
The one I purchased just came in the standard retail packaging. No extra cases or anything.
2270413
The reseller kit is more or less the retail version of the drive. What I can not understand is why the reseller kit is much less expensive than the drive with less accessories.
2124509
Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.
189061
by 20 dollars im assuming you mean the commuter, and i dont quite understand your question. It covers the same areas as the defender the defender is just thicker and and offers more protection it covers the entire phone except the screen which they give you a screen protector hope that answers the question